The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia refused to bring the leader of the Machete group, Ukrainian artist Yaroslav Maly, to criminal responsibility in Russia. This was announced in his telegram channel by the head of the Federal Security and Anti-Corruption Project (FPBC) Vitaly Borodin.
"Friends, I received a response signed by the head of ESD on Tver department of Moscow — to refuse to initiate criminal proceedings against Maly Yaroslav," the social activist wrote.
He did not publish the official response of the Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Borodin did not provide any details of the decision.
As EADaily reported, in July 2023, Borodin sent an appeal to Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov, asking him to check the artist for funding of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the same time, the head of the FBK claimed that after his appeal, Maly was checked by the FSB.
Borodin explained that the musician has not decided whether he supports SMO or not. In addition, immediately after the start of the special military operation, Maly refused to tour in However, a year later he wanted to return to the Russian stage.
In March 2023, the Machete group was scheduled to perform in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but the concerts were canceled "for reasons beyond the control of the band and the organizers." However, the concert in St. Petersburg in June of the same year took place.
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